Scott is best known for his TV work as the weatherman on The Today ShowonNBC. He went into semi-retirement in 1996 and was succeeded by Al Roker. He continues to appear twice a week on the long-running morning show to wish centenarians a happy birthday. He is also the commercial voice of Smucker’s jellies which sponsors the birthday tributes on the Today Show. A younger Willard Scott is also remembered as being the creator and original portrayer of Ronald McDonald.